Today's Vision Richmond March Blog

Enhance Your Spring Break Experience with Healthy Vision

As the spring season approaches, it's a timely reminder to prioritize your eye health before embarking on the adventures of Spring Break. At Today’s Vision Richmond, we understand the importance of clear vision and making the most of your break.

Before you dive into sunshine and adventures, consider scheduling an eye exam with our expert optometrists. A comprehensive eye exam ensures that your prescription is up to date and allows us to detect any eye conditions. There are several eye conditions that have no symptoms early on but can lead to vision problems if left untreated. At Today’s Vision Richmond, we believe that prevention is key! Clear vision is essential for a variety of spring break activities, from reading under the sun to snorkeling in the ocean.

Whether you’re planning a beach trip or an outdoor adventure, don’t forget to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. UV radiation is a type of energy that is produced by the sun and is invisible to the naked eye. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can cause damage to the eyes and can accelerate many eye conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and photokeratitis (sunburn of the eye). If left untreated, these conditions can lead to vision loss and other serious eye problems. Sunshine is often a big part of spring break trips. We want to encourage you to prioritize your eye health by making sunglasses your must-have accessory.

Sunglasses work by absorbing or reflecting the UV radiation before it reaches our eyes. The lenses of sunglasses are made of materials that can filter out different wavelengths of light, including UVA and UVB rays. The amount of UV radiation that sunglasses can block depends on the type of lenses that are included. While the American Optometric Association recommends that sunglasses should block out 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB radiation, not all sunglasses provide this level of protection. When purchasing sunglasses, it is important to check the labels and select those that provide UVA and UVB protection.

For those of you who plan on catching up on reading or binge-watching your favorite Netflix show, we also want to address the importance of taking breaks to prevent digital eye strain. The 20-20-20 rule is a game changer for eye health. The 20-20-20 rule is simple yet effective; every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus on something 20 feet away. The rule gives your eyes the time they need to reset and reduces the stain associated with continuous screen use.

Optimal eye health is the key to enjoying spring break. From the excitement of new experiences to the relaxation of reading a book by the beach, clear vision improves every experience! Take a proactive approach to eye health and making the most of your upcoming spring break trip by scheduling an eye exam at Todays Vision Richmond.